RELATED: If You Drink This Type of Milk, the FDA Has a New Warning for You. On July 8, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of approximately 24,900 SOWTECH Espresso Machines with Glass Carafes. For the latest recall news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter!ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The recalled espresso machines have been pulled from the market due to the potential burn risk associated with their use. At the time the recall was announced, the espresso machines’ California-based manufacturer, LoHi Tech Inc., had received 48 reports of the machines’ glass carafes breaking, with five users sustaining burns. You don’t have to completely scrap your espresso machine, even if it’s among those being recalled. Instead, LoHi Tech, Inc. will replace the affected glass carafes with metal ones if you submit the appropriate documentation. “To register online to receive a free replacement, you will be required to submit photos and order number documenting possession of the recalled espresso machines,” the company states. If you are in possession of one of the recalled espresso machines, there are multiple ways to begin the return process. The recalled SOWTECH espresso machines can be identified by the words “Model CM6811” printed on a silver label affixed to the bottom of the machine and the word “SOWTECH” printed in large black letters on the machine’s front panel. If you have the affected one of the affected espresso machine at home, you can call LoHi Tech 888-613-3170 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, email the company at [email protected], or contact them through the company’s product recall page. The company will also be reaching out to customers directly to start the return process. RELATED: If You Have This Drink at Home, Get Rid of It Now, Authorities Say.
